Tag: Take the Stairs
Automotive retail insider Allan Cooper discusses industry futurization
In this afternoon's interview, CBT News welcomes back Allan Cooper, president and co-founder of PiM Insights, automotive finance, sales, and management veteran, and industry consultant. Cooper and anchor Jim Fitzpatrick kick things off by discussing the overall impact COVID-19 has…
4 innovative ways Policaro Group is combating COVID-19 constraints
Many dealers feared the worst when government-mandated shutdowns went into effect back in April due to COVID-19. However, dealers have had a tremendous amount of success in digital retailing. Today, we speak with Francesco Policaro and Hans Bigler of the…
Tips for effective vehicle merchandising and marketing – Part 2
Customers Don't Always Come Through the Front Door As discussed in part one, the virtual showroom may seem similar to the brick-and-mortar store, but there's no single entry that you can control. Links that drive the person to the site…
Policaro Group on the use of innovation and technology in automotive retail
In Southern Ontario, COVID-19 affects customer sentiment just like the rest of the world. Google reports that 59% of car shoppers would complete their purchase online if the option existed. That’s driven dealers like Ontario-based Policaro Group to develop their…
Maximizing Used Car Gross Profits In A Market Where Every $1 Counts
The used car market is more complex than it has ever been. With new vehicle inventory levels steadily declining and consumers growing more wary of high auto payments and public transportation due to the pandemic, the demand for used cars…
Tekion makes a big splash in the DMS space and public...
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. Public Group Reporting We’ve entered Q3…
How car dealership leaders can create more growth opportunities for people...
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers. Diversity and inclusion have been age-old issues for…
Automotive startups make big headlines with strong funding rounds and acquisitions
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. NADA Impact on Vendors Big and…
Do people of color have more leadership opportunities in automotive retail...
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive: Tier 1 spotlight edition, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by an esteemed panel of automotive retail professionals including Gary Graves, CTO and founder of InteractiveTel,…
